[1] After the city of Córdoba's foundation, in 1573, an expedition took place under the command of Captain Hernán Mejía de Mirabal, who with forty soldiers arrived in the region with the purpose of surveying populations and wealth, especially mining.

Milac Navira was the cacique of the clan that inhabited the place where Mina Clavero is today, and to whom the city apparently owes its name.

A certain date is not known about the foundation of Mina Clavero, but it is known that in 1887, the priest José Gabriel Brochero convinced Doña Anastasia Favre de Merlo to install a guest house in this place, which began operating for a few years later.

Mina Clavero's river, with cold and crystalline waters, which flows down from Sierras Grandes, runs through the city and on its own way forms natural seaside resorts with golden beaches.

In 2009, different warning systems for sudden floods were installed, since rains are sometimes recorded in the high mountains, at source of river, just 25 km from the city, while remains sunny.

The area is popular tourist site with its 14 miles of sandy beach and rocks, small waterfalls, spas and natural river basins.

[2] Topography of terrain, and climate of region contribute to making the town a good setting for trekking, horseback riding, ATV excursions and 4x4 crossings on different mountain roads with different levels of difficulty.

Lovers of water sports and activities can ride a jet ski or pedalo along the La Viña dam (35 km south of the city), or during the summer kayak the many rivers in the area.